LowRyter

Eyeballing mine, something's bent. The strange thing, the top photo it looks like the right side is bent outward whereas the bottom photo looks like the left side is bent inward. I suppose it's the angle of the photo. I think the right side bracket is bent so that muffler is pointed outward, so I think it's twisted as well as bent in.

Yes, you are right. He is the better of three. I originally liked the show but after a season or so, I got really sick of "the stupid car tricks" and blatant bigotry and elitism. The show was 1969 Car & Driver magazine meets Monty Python, so I thought it was very derivative from the start. The newer version is even worse by keeping the stupid parts and replacing the bigotry with blandness. I have to run subtitles just to know what they are saying. I find the interviews particularly bad. Yes, I still watch it, despite hating it. Usually, I just DVR through it just to see the neat cars and catch a bit of dialog and move on.

When filling the rear drive, I just leave the overflow open and make sure there's no excess. I don't know about Redline but that moly is thick as honey and won't wash out of anything. It's so thick that it might take a half hour for all stuff to leak down from the top of the gears and inside walls.

Having seen all this. I've never taken the rear cowl off my bike and had a passenger on it.

You might do a search on the forum/internet. IIRC there a couple of sites perhaps in Europe/Germany that have a few bikes being salvaged for parts. Sorry they don't come to mind.

this guy fixed mine. Not cheap but he got the job done. https://joellevinecompany.com/Speedo-Tach-Repair

I once tried to purchase a bike from Pete. The "authorities" would not let me send my money to Australia. To his credit, he's never made a fuss about, not a foul word, didn't call me a welcher or nothing. I still feel a little bad about the mess. Sorta glad now that I didn't get the bike in retrospect. Anyway, I appreciate that Pete.

I saw Tedeschi Trucks last night. The opening group was Southern Avenue a Memphis-Israel band. Southern Avenue TTB

Yes but even with a 120 HP, new bikes have ABS and Traction Control. I don't think I'd want 190 hp bike without all that.

As Gomer would say, "well gawleeee". So the pegs are tight and shifting and braking aren't encumbered?

Remember the Fish Carburetor? Those things would double both power and mileage. The oil companies bought the patents and kept them off the market.

Docc, you look 20 years younger vs that guy. No Worries man.

Naw, Darren on Wild sent it to me. I just skipped over the car stuff until I saw the Greenie. I really can't stand Top Gear anymore. It's really worn out over the years and I find it stupid and bigoted and I don't have much interest in cars for the ultra rich. I did note in Europe that the Tesla is a prestige car, perhaps the only American made car to have status there.

Pork Chop fading has been noted but not universally. I'd try to polish it or ignore it. If you want to paint it, Chevy Roman Red (think '50s Corvette) or Chrysler Flame Red (1990s) is very close and available at most Auto Parts stores and Walmarts. Make sure you do a test shot first, I could be wrong. Pretty sure Chrysler Flame Red is pretty close.

Skip over the car stuff and go to 7:30 or so. Probably the only smart thing I've ever heard this guy say.

well, I carry tools in my tankbag. Usually spares for headlights, relays, fuses, and tools. Stop and Go plug kit and Slime compressor. The last two, I drop into tankbag to tankbag on bike to bike.

Names of my bikes are The Green Bike, The Red Bike, The Cali, The Duc.

"red dirt girl" would make us all cry, so I'll post this one. Actually, I've always been an indy 500 fan and like "Speedway at Nazareth" but every song is a jewel.

here's my fav

what?

When I am on a motorcycle I want to see at night. I don't care if the whole town has to put on sunglasses so I can drive safely at night. Sorry, but I don't want to crash even if I blind all traffic on the road.

You're a true Guzzi Hero Phil. Sometimes that's worth more than gold.

Phil. you're a World Superbike mechanic? I don't think I could afford you.

Phil, the 916 is only 25 years old. So it's doubtful that you've been working on them for 35. My point wasn't only concerning Desmo Ducs in general, it's what I've been told about the 916 specifically. For example, the local Duc guy here removes the 916 (996) engine as a first step, then the heads to adjust the valves. The upgrade for the valve train was $2200 in parts for longer service interval. It's not unusual for an expensive bill and the service intervals are pretty short, perhaps better with upgraded valve train parts. I realize that many here are DIY guys but some of us aren't. So I suppose the 916 would be a great acquisition for you. These bikes were pretty cheap 10-15 years ago, recently I've seen them come up in price perhaps after the supply of bikes have diminished and the remaining ones have been upgraded. For me, I'm not going to tackle my 939 SS for the 18k service. There are however, kits that can be leased with tools, consumables and instructions for garage DIY-ers.

916 isn't cheap, even if you get one free. Think about $2k (or more) for a complete service. Then add typical routine service.